Executive Program · Live Online · 16 Weeks

GenAI & Enterprise AI Architect Executive Program

Design Enterprise AI. Lead AI Transformation.

Develop the architecture skills to evaluate, design, integrate, secure, and govern enterprise-grade AI solutions using Generative AI, RAG, Agentic AI, and enterprise architecture principles.

Discuss Your Architecture Goals
Program duration
16 weeks
Mentor-led delivery
Live online
Architecture portfolio deliverables
Six
Technology professionals
Experienced

Why Enterprise AI Architecture?

Enterprises need more than access to AI models. They need systems that connect business requirements, data, models, applications, security, governance, and production operations. Architecture decisions made early shape each of the areas below.

  • Business alignment

    Ties each AI use case to a business outcome before any technology is chosen.

  • Technology selection

    Weighs build versus buy and platform fit against enterprise constraints.

  • Enterprise data access

    Decides which data AI systems may reach and how that access stays governed.

  • Model and platform choices

    Balances capability, cost, latency, and risk when selecting models and platforms.

  • Security and privacy

    Defines identity, access, and data-protection controls around AI components.

  • Governance and responsible AI

    Sets review, risk, and accountability processes for AI behaviour.

  • Cost and scalability

    Plans usage-based cost and capacity before systems reach production.

  • Reliability and monitoring

    Specifies evaluation, observability, and fallback behaviour for production use.

  • Enterprise integration

    Connects AI capabilities to existing applications, APIs, and workflows.

  • Long-term maintainability

    Keeps designs documented and adaptable as models and platforms change.

What Makes Enterprise AI Architecture Different?

Building a single AI feature solves one task for one team. Designing a governed, integrated enterprise AI capability means deciding how many teams, systems, and risks fit together. These are the trade-offs architects weigh.

Comparison of a single AI feature and a governed enterprise AI capability across eight concerns.
ConcernA single AI featureAn enterprise AI capability
Business contextA defined task for one teamCapabilities aligned to enterprise strategy and several business units
Data boundariesThe data the feature happens to needExplicit rules for what data AI may access, retain, and expose
Model and platform selectionOne model chosen for the taskCriteria for choosing and replacing models and platforms over time
Security and accessApplication-level authenticationIdentity, authorization, and privacy controls across the AI stack
GovernanceAd hoc reviewDefined risk, approval, and accountability processes
Enterprise integrationA standalone interfaceIntegration with existing systems, APIs, and workflows
Evaluation and monitoringSpot checks before releaseContinuous evaluation and observability in production
Cost and operational readinessCosts discovered after launchCost, scalability, and support planned before production

For the wider academy context, see the Enterprise AI Architecture Academy.

Who Is This Program For?

Built for experienced technology professionals. It is not an introductory prompt-engineering course or a beginner AI bootcamp.

  • Enterprise and Solution Architects

    Extend established architecture practice to generative AI, RAG, and agentic patterns, including reference architectures and trade-off analysis.

  • Software Architects and Technical Leads

    Move from implementing individual AI features to defining the application and integration architecture of AI-enabled systems.

  • Cloud and Data Architects

    Design the platform, data, and retrieval foundations that enterprise AI systems depend on, including data governance for AI.

  • Engineering Managers and Technology Leaders

    Evaluate AI proposals, set architectural direction, and make informed build-versus-buy and governance decisions.

  • AI/ML Engineers moving into architecture

    Broaden from model and application work into enterprise integration, security, governance, and stakeholder communication.

  • Enterprise Technology Consultants

    Structure AI opportunity discovery, readiness assessment, and solution proposals for client engagements.

AI Engineering versus Enterprise AI Architecture

The roles overlap, but their primary responsibilities differ. If you want to build and integrate AI applications first, start with the AI Engineering program.

AI Engineering focus compared with Enterprise AI Architecture focus.
AreaAI Engineering focuses onEnterprise AI Architecture focuses on
Starting pointBuilding and integrating AI applicationsTranslating business goals into architecture
Design focusImplementing model and application workflowsSelecting models, platforms, and integration patterns
Data and knowledgeDeveloping and testing AI featuresDesigning RAG and enterprise data architecture
Evaluation and operationsApplication-level evaluation and deploymentPlanning scalability, resilience, cost, and operations
ControlsApplying controls within the applicationDefining security, privacy, and governance controls
AlignmentDelivering within agreed designs and requirementsDocumenting architecture decisions and aligning stakeholders

What You Will Learn

Ten learning areas, delivered across a 16-phase curriculum in the order below.

  1. Enterprise AI Strategy and Architecture

    Role of the AI architect, industry use cases, reference architectures, and AI application and platform architecture.

    Curriculum phases 01, 03

  2. Generative AI Fundamentals for Architects

    AI fundamentals, the GenAI landscape, LLMs, foundation models, embeddings, and context engineering.

    Curriculum phases 01, 02

  3. RAG and Enterprise Knowledge Architecture

    Retrieval architecture, vector databases, hybrid search, RAG evaluation, and enterprise knowledge systems.

    Curriculum phases 04, 07

    Portfolio deliverable: RAG-Based Enterprise Knowledge Architecture

  4. Agentic AI and Multi-Agent System Design

    AI agents, tool calling, agent workflows, multi-agent systems, and human-in-the-loop architecture.

    Curriculum phase 05

    Portfolio deliverable: Agentic AI Solution Architecture

  5. Enterprise Integration and API Architecture

    Enterprise integration patterns, AI application architecture, and enterprise data integration.

    Curriculum phases 03, 07

  6. AI Security, Privacy, Governance, and Responsible AI

    AI security, privacy, governance, responsible AI, and risk management.

    Curriculum phase 08

    Portfolio deliverable: AI Security and Governance Framework

  7. AI Model and Platform Evaluation

    Model selection, cloud AI services, technology evaluation, and build-versus-buy decisions.

    Curriculum phases 02, 06, 10

    Portfolio deliverable: Enterprise AI Platform Evaluation

  8. Production Readiness, Observability, Reliability, and Cost Management

    Model and RAG evaluation, observability, production monitoring, scalability, and cost considerations.

    Curriculum phases 09, 10

  9. Architecture Documentation and Stakeholder Communication

    Design documentation, peer architecture reviews, stakeholder alignment, presentation, and defence.

    Curriculum phases 12, 13

  10. AI Consulting and Enterprise Solution Proposals

    Opportunity discovery, readiness assessment, use-case identification, solution proposals, and client workshops.

    Curriculum phases 15, 16

    Portfolio deliverable: Enterprise AI Consulting Proposal

The 16-Phase Curriculum

Phase 01AI & GenAI Architect Foundation
  • AI fundamentals for architects
  • GenAI landscape
  • Role of the AI architect
  • Industry use cases
Phase 02LLM & Foundation Model Architecture
  • LLM fundamentals
  • Foundation models
  • Prompt engineering
  • Model selection
  • Embeddings
  • Context engineering
Phase 03Enterprise GenAI Architecture
  • AI reference architectures
  • Enterprise integration
  • AI application architecture
  • AI platform architecture
Phase 04RAG Architecture
  • Retrieval architecture
  • Vector databases
  • Hybrid search
  • RAG evaluation
  • Enterprise knowledge systems
Phase 05Agentic AI Architecture
  • AI agents
  • Tool calling
  • Agent workflows
  • Multi-agent systems
  • Human-in-the-loop architecture
Phase 06AI Platform & Cloud Architecture
  • AI platform architecture
  • Cloud AI services
  • Scalability patterns
  • Technology evaluation
Phase 07AI Data Architecture
  • Data architecture for AI
  • Data pipelines
  • Data governance for AI
  • Enterprise data integration
Phase 08AI Security & Governance
  • AI security
  • Responsible AI
  • Privacy
  • Governance
  • Risk management
Phase 09AI Evaluation & Observability
  • Model evaluation
  • RAG evaluation
  • Observability
  • Monitoring in production
Phase 10Production AI Architecture
  • Production readiness
  • Cost considerations
  • Build vs. buy decisions
  • Scalability
Phase 11Enterprise AI Case Studies
  • Case-study analysis
  • Architecture reviews
  • Trade-off analysis
  • Enterprise scenarios
Phase 12Architecture Workshops
  • Solution design workshops
  • Peer architecture reviews
  • Stakeholder alignment exercises
Phase 13AI Architecture Projects
  • Applied architecture assignments
  • Design documentation
  • Presentation & defence
Phase 14Architect Portfolio
  • Six architecture portfolio deliverables (see below)
Phase 15AI Consulting
  • AI opportunity discovery
  • Readiness assessment
  • Use-case identification
  • Solution proposals
Phase 16Career & Consulting Accelerator
  • Client workshops
  • AI transformation roadmap
  • Consulting engagement structure
  • Career transition planning

AI Consulting Accelerator

The accelerator builds consulting capability alongside architecture practice. Topics covered:

  • AI opportunity discovery
  • AI readiness assessment
  • Enterprise AI assessment
  • Use-case identification
  • Architecture consulting
  • Solution proposals
  • Client workshops
  • AI transformation roadmap
  • Consulting engagement structure

Build an Enterprise AI Architecture Portfolio

Six differentiated deliverables, created as program exercises. They are learning artifacts, not customer deliverables or production deployments.

  1. 1.Enterprise GenAI Reference Architecture

    Business problem:
    An organization needs a repeatable blueprint for adopting generative AI across business applications.
    Architecture decisions:
    Layering, model and platform choices, integration patterns, and where governance controls sit.
    Important components:
    Business applications, integration layer, AI orchestration, models, enterprise data, operations.
    Documentation:
    Reference architecture documentation with recorded design decisions.
    Enterprise relevance:
    Gives stakeholders a shared structure for evaluating AI initiatives.
  2. 2.RAG-Based Enterprise Knowledge Architecture

    Business problem:
    Teams need grounded answers from internal knowledge without exposing data they should not see.
    Architecture decisions:
    Retrieval approach, hybrid search, access control at retrieval time, and evaluation strategy.
    Important components:
    Knowledge sources, ingestion, embeddings, vector store, retrieval, evaluation.
    Documentation:
    Knowledge architecture documentation covering data flow and quality measures.
    Enterprise relevance:
    Addresses the most common enterprise generative AI pattern.
  3. 3.Agentic AI Solution Architecture

    Business problem:
    A workflow could benefit from AI agents, but autonomy must stay bounded and auditable.
    Architecture decisions:
    Agent boundaries, tool access, orchestration, and where humans stay in the loop.
    Important components:
    Agents, tools, workflow orchestration, human review points, monitoring.
    Documentation:
    Solution architecture documenting agent design and control points.
    Enterprise relevance:
    Shows how agentic systems can be introduced with governance in mind.
  4. 4.AI Security and Governance Framework

    Business problem:
    AI adoption raises security, privacy, and accountability questions that need consistent answers.
    Architecture decisions:
    Risk categories, control placement, review processes, and responsibility boundaries.
    Important components:
    Identity and access, data protection, risk review, responsible AI practices.
    Documentation:
    Governance framework documentation for AI initiatives.
    Enterprise relevance:
    Gives governance and security teams a concrete reference.
  5. 5.Enterprise AI Platform Evaluation

    Business problem:
    An organization must choose between AI platforms and models against enterprise requirements.
    Architecture decisions:
    Evaluation criteria, trade-offs, and build-versus-buy reasoning.
    Important components:
    Capability, cost, integration, security, and operational criteria.
    Documentation:
    Structured evaluation with a documented recommendation.
    Enterprise relevance:
    Mirrors the technology selection decisions architects own.
  6. 6.Enterprise AI Consulting Proposal

    Business problem:
    A client needs a clear, defensible plan for an enterprise AI initiative.
    Architecture decisions:
    Use-case prioritization, scope, approach, and an AI transformation roadmap.
    Important components:
    Opportunity assessment, readiness view, solution outline, engagement structure.
    Documentation:
    A written consulting proposal.
    Enterprise relevance:
    Connects architecture work to client-facing engagement.

Conceptual Enterprise AI Architecture

Business Applications

Applications and workflows that consume AI capabilities.

API and Integration Layer

Governed interfaces connecting applications to AI services and enterprise systems.

AI Orchestration

Coordinates prompts, workflows, tools, and agents.

RAG and Enterprise Data

Retrieval over enterprise knowledge, with access enforced at retrieval time.

Foundation Models

Selected and evaluated models and platforms.

Evaluation, Monitoring, and Operations

Quality evaluation, observability, reliability, and run-time operations.

Cross-cutting controls

Apply across every layer.

  • Identity and access management
  • Security
  • Privacy
  • AI governance
  • Observability
  • Cost management

A layered architecture. Business applications call an API and integration layer, which calls AI orchestration. Orchestration draws on RAG and enterprise data and on foundation models. Evaluation, monitoring, and operations observe the whole stack. Identity and access management, security, privacy, AI governance, observability, and cost management apply across all layers.

A conceptual reference model used to teach architecture trade-offs. It is not a product architecture or a specific vendor stack.

Choose Your Enterprise AI Architecture Learning Path

Select the level of learning, personalized feedback, and architecture advisory that best fits your professional goals.

Enterprise AI Architect — Cohort

₹74,999+ applicable GST

Structured, cohort-based learning with group practice for professionals building enterprise AI architecture capability.

Best for: Professionals who learn well in a group and want the full curriculum and portfolio.

Mentoring
Group mentor Q&A
Portfolio review
Group portfolio reviews
Consulting support
Confirm with program team
  • Full 16-week program curriculum
  • Group learning and architecture workshops
  • Six architecture portfolio deliverables
  • Group portfolio reviews
  • Cohort-based mentor Q&A
  • Completion certificate (policy confirmed by the program team)
  • Session recordings for the duration of the program
Recommended · Flagship

Enterprise AI Architect — Executive

₹1,24,999+ applicable GST

The flagship offer for experienced architects, engineering leaders, and consultants who want individual feedback and consulting-oriented development.

Best for: Experienced architects, leaders, and consultants who want more personalized architecture development.

Mentoring
Group Q&A plus one-to-one mentor sessions
Portfolio review
Group reviews; individual feedback scope confirmed at enquiry
Consulting support
AI Consulting Accelerator
  • Everything in the Cohort tier
  • One-to-one mentor sessions (number and duration confirmed at enquiry)
  • AI Consulting Accelerator
  • Individual feedback on architecture deliverablesScope confirmed with the program team at enquiry
  • Enterprise AI proposal reviewScope confirmed with the program team at enquiry
  • Personalized architecture development planScope confirmed with the program team at enquiry
  • Enterprise AI roadmap discussionScope confirmed with the program team at enquiry

Executive AI Architecture Advisory

₹1,49,999+ applicable GST

A higher-touch option for professionals who want additional individualized architecture and consulting advisory.

Best for: Professionals with a specific enterprise use case who want additional one-to-one guidance.

Mentoring
As Executive, with additional advisory (scope confirmed at enquiry)
Portfolio review
Additional architecture review (scope confirmed at enquiry)
Consulting support
Executive support plus proposal refinement (scope confirmed at enquiry)
  • Everything in the Executive tier
  • Additional private architecture advisory sessionsScope confirmed with the program team at enquiry
  • Individual enterprise use-case assessmentScope confirmed with the program team at enquiry
  • Consulting proposal refinementScope confirmed with the program team at enquiry
  • Personalized AI transformation roadmap workshopScope confirmed with the program team at enquiry
  • Additional architecture review and feedbackScope confirmed with the program team at enquiry

Choose Cohort for structured learning, Executive for personalized architecture development, or Advisory for additional one-to-one guidance.

All prices are exclusive of applicable GST. Items marked “confirmed at enquiry” are scoped by the program team before you enrol.

Compare the three tiers

Comparison of the Cohort, Executive, and Advisory tiers by feature. All prices exclude applicable GST.
FeatureCohort₹74,999 + applicable GSTExecutive₹1,24,999 + applicable GSTAdvisory₹1,49,999 + applicable GST
Full curriculumIncludedIncludedIncluded
Group workshopsIncludedIncludedIncluded
Architecture portfolio (six deliverables)IncludedIncludedIncluded
Group mentor Q&AIncludedIncludedIncluded
Individual mentor sessionsNot includedIncludedIncluded
Individual deliverable reviewsNot includedConfirm with program teamConfirm with program team
AI Consulting AcceleratorConfirm with program teamIncludedIncluded
Enterprise AI proposal reviewNot includedConfirm with program teamConfirm with program team
Additional architecture advisoryNot includedNot includedConfirm with program team

“Confirm with program team” means the exact scope is agreed with the program team before enrolment.

How the Program Works

Duration
16 weeks
Delivery format
Live, online, mentor-led sessions with architecture workshops, case-study discussions, and portfolio reviews.
Weekly schedule
Shared by the program team on enquiry.
Mentorship
Mentor-led sessions and Q&A. One-to-one mentoring depends on the tier you choose.
Portfolio exercises
Six architecture portfolio deliverables.
Prerequisites
Professional experience as an architect, technical lead, engineering manager, or senior IT consultant. This is not an introductory programming course.
Learning materials
Session recordings are available for the duration of the program. Other materials are covered by the program terms.
Completion requirements
Confirmed by the program team on enquiry.
Certificate
A CraftVoy completion certificate. Wording and criteria are confirmed by the program team.

Learn with an Experienced Technology Architect

Vijay Gurunathan, Founder & Chief Architect at CraftVoy

Vijay Gurunathan

Founder & Chief Architect

Vijay brings over 17 years of hands-on enterprise technology experience across AI, cloud, and solution architecture. He works through real-world case studies and proven engineering frameworks rather than textbook theory.

Relevant expertise

  • Enterprise and solution architecture
  • Software engineering
  • Cloud and platform architecture
  • Enterprise integration
  • Generative AI and enterprise AI architecture

Background

  • 17+ years of industry experience
  • Enterprise Architect
  • AI Engineering researcher and practitioner
  • Cloud architecture expertise
  • Automotive and manufacturing domain experience
  • Former HCL, Verizon, Ford, Daimler, Zensar, Fractal.ai
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Frequently Asked Questions

Direct answers about the GenAI & Enterprise AI Architect Executive Program.

Talk Through Your Architecture Goals

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